HOW I ESCAPED FROM DUBAI 🇦🇪 THE DARK SIDE OF DUBAI NOBODY TALKS ABOUT

[@fudzzz]

I lived and worked in Dubai for 7 years. Everything you say is 100% correct and thank you for having the courage to share the truth. Dubai tries so hard to whitewash their image, which is why it's so important to have real people tell stories about what's really going on there under the glittering 'façade'.

[@jenairegreen8360]

Dubai 🇺🇲🙄🇺🇲 O Na looks good from here 👀

[@i82dayat8]

The same as Oman .. disgustingly sad and just not right

[@ia1530]

@@jenairegreen8360Where is here?

[@ia1530]

So, basically Dubai is a luxurious brothel of pimps enriched by oil. Where does Islam fit in this picture? After all these “………” like their alike in the rest of the Gulf claim to be Moslem rulers.

[@nj_coach]

Still there are same rules

[@erika8214]

DO NOT GIVE UP YOUR PASSPORT TO ANYONE! Thanks, Gabi for your story.

[@megantower9119]

Then you don't want to work in dubai

[@megantower9119]

@vishnudas6898 I actually went..Mine was in al qouz.not all companies follow those laws.

[@utubecomment21]

*Brave words from a keyboard warrior!* These corrupt countries have sold their resources to foreign countries, and all corrupt politicians have left to sell, is labour. So they sell their own people into slavery. If you, your wife, your children were living in a literal river of sh1t, and you're all starving, and someone offered you a job, you'd go!

[@iandarichards8778]

I work for a cruise ship company and we have to give up our passport

[@ጽጽ]

you wont have the job if you don't give up the passport, its as easy as that dude

[@owalker3179]

I lived in Dubai for 12 years. Even though I was working in a high positions and later had my own business, I can endorse every word that the owner of this video, Gabi, is saying. Let’s help this kind of videos become viral.

[@reensheet480]

Agree but it’s their rules. Take it or leave it. This is why USA is still the best country for me. Free everything when you’re almost dying. Homeless people everywhere especially CA.

[@Bogdan-t4n]

Dubai… the land of modern day slavery and high end prostitution… welcome to dubai 🎉

[@NicolastheThird-h6m]

​@@reensheet480 The "Best" country where Incest is normal, and your "gentlemen" can't decide their gender.

[@elllathestylist]

Interesting.. I lived in Dubai over 30 years and worked in the hotel as well .. agree on hours, bus, accommodation.. but I never had an issue with my passport… I never heard of punishment of 2 coworkers if don’t come back from vacation 😮 in my hotel we definitely didn’t have it. And the salary for an Italian guy is too low. 25 years ago I was even getting more at similar position .

[@DianaSuleiman]

Are you sure they offered you 400 £, this is unacceptable!!

[@bridgettkariuki9056]

I am glad i stumbled over this video. My nephew is in Dubai right now and he is in depression. He has only been there for three months. We are convincing him to resign and go back home. Sometimes he doesn't go to work and just stays in the room. Gets One day off after working two weeks. He studied hospitality but doing something totally different job in Dubai. Dubai with its glamour is horrible!! I hope and pray that he gets to go back home. This is a great video. The answer I was looking for was right when you said," from hotel to the rooms and nothing to do was depressing." I now know what is depressing my nephew.

[@kattydover6356]

Get him home.

[@bridgettkariuki9056]

@ he finally left Dubai Exactly a month ago tomorrow. But we lost him to something. He is not himself anymore. Keeps to himself and has auditory hallucinations. Keeps blaming us for something, says we knew it all along, it’s known all over even on TVs and radios.🥲🥲🤷‍♀️. Something definitely went wrong. Trying to get him to see a psychiatrist. Doesn’t want the name hospital mentioned to him. Regretting.

[@EricT3769]

@@bridgettkariuki9056How old is he? A lot of men in their mid to late twenties start to experience mental illness. He could have schizophrenia disorder or bipolar disorder. I think he needs to be examined and evaluated for mental illness, and if it’s the case that he has issues, treated appropriately with the correct medication and treatment options.

[@arien3258]

my friends and relatives work on Dubai, they keep coming back, I'm glad i never heard anything bad experience from their work, but clearly there are unfortunate things happening to some people who work there, but there one exception, my other relative, he suffered depression being away from the family in just 2 months.

[@L.orena1999]

Hello, came back dubai, pls help him leave, it's a real nightmare

[@safamujeebrahman3019]

I worked in Dubai for a year and escaped from there even before completing my contract,luckily i had my passport with me..Its not just about the toxic work environment,Dubai was slowly changing my mindset,people there worked extra hard aiming to live a luxury life and no matter how much we earn ,it never felt enough..i decided to come back to India and work here,even if the salary is less, it brings me peace and happiness and makes me enjoy the little things in life.

[@mohammedarzam3658]

What job

[@ecastcastill2736]

*EEEEXACTLY,* 💫 *YOU* *NAILED IT!!* 🎯 *REAL HAPPINESS IS MADE* *OF LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE!!* *THERE’S A BEAUTIFUL FRASE OF AN AMAZING WRITER WHO SAID;* 🌿 *RICH IS NOT THE ONE* *WHO HAS THE MOST, BUT* *THE ONE WHO NEEDS THE LEAST!!* 🌿💪💕

[@quadpixel]

Hey I'm also in the same phase of my life. Came back 5 months ago. Trying to be myself again and restart my career in India itself. It gives me a lot of peace in my mind.

[@Solin.28]

What you say here is exactly how I felt about my time in London. 🇬🇧

[@playlistsforeverypurpose]

There's no peace of mind. Yes. Especially those who are into materialistic things and get into all the wrong things. It's a whirlwind staying here.

[@pkmailboxx]

Gabi, thank you for showing the other side of this city. So many people think it’s just glamour and don’t realise it was built on slave labour. It is a soulless place for shallow materialistic people.

[@gss6531]

Couldn't have said it better myself. It's a big facade.

[@cathylake9072]

So glad he made it out of there. If I were him I would never go back even if I was not banned. I won't be going there....

[@tadeserosheedabiola]

This is bullshit, everywhere in the world has their other sides , so what , whatever you say , it's not going stop us from going there, what if you're even lying

[@tadeserosheedabiola]

This is bullshit, everywhere in the world has their other sides , so what , whatever you say , it's not going stop us from going there, what if you're even lying

[@pkmailboxx]

@@tadeserosheedabiola Lying? Do some basic research and find out if I'm lying. Hundreds of articles and stories about abuse of migrant workers in Dubai. Why would they confiscate your passport?

[@archiecervantes160]

Wow! I don’t even want to visit Dubai after watching your video. Thank you for making us aware of the side of Dubai that the majority of people never hear about. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@chatsecret3006]

Whatever he said in this video has nothing to do with Dubai. His employer exploited him through illegal means and he could have made a proper complaint through MoHRE. Hilton exploited him. The company provides everything for their employees and if they don't, how can someone blame the country. This video is pure propaganda 😂. Whatever the HR did was illegal. I am working in Dubai and it's the best.

[@justjack3075]

Every fast growing city ever was built like that. USA and UK even had child slavery so don't act it's something new ,)

[@milenamihaylova4630]

​@@chatsecret3006 Such a tinks in my country is a crime! To how you can go and complain in Dubai with no passport?

[@chatsecret3006]

@@milenamihaylova4630 no need for passport. You can directly contact the Police, labour department via emergency numbers, or by app. Everything is available online. And the employer can be fined heavily if found guilty if the case goes to the court

[@JCDXB1]

COME VISIT DUBAI THIS GUY IS JUST A CRYBABY lol. ive been here 8 years. this guy just could not do anything with his life. dubai is tough and can break you because the environment is so competitive. but its a great place and the people are so friendly here

[@joannabosededixon3734]

Thank you for this video. My story goes thus - I am not a worker but the wife of a CEO of a Company in Dubai. So we moved to Dubai in 2021from the UK due to my husband's business. Prior to the move, I had gone to Dubai with my husband on holiday three times. I am very sensitive to people's emotions or lack of it and so, behind the "good afternoon ma'am, how may I help you ma'am" etc, there was always an uncomfortable, uneasy feeling I could not shake off about Dubai. I quickly realized that a lot of the staff were often overworked and treated rather badly. So I began to do my research to see where the white vans and buses always took the workers after work and it was disappointing to see how the OTHER HALF live in Dubai! So fast forward to 2021 when we finally moved to Dubai. We stayed the first three months at the Westin Mina Sayayi Beach Hotel and most of the staff were amazing! However, it was clear that some of them did not like the fact that I am a black woman who they had to answer to. I was always very deliberately polite and pleasant but that did not stop some people in Dubai from being rude to me instinctively. The same goes for a lot of the men (whites, Indians Emiratees) who often jump to the wrong conclusion that I am a prostitute and would show and treat me with disrespect, contempt (they still do) whilst trying to petition me for sex. Ironically, as a committed Christian woman, I always dress modestly. Then we moved to a gated community where again as a minority black woman, I am sometimes treated with suspicions and rudeness, the latest incidence happened four days ago. The man was caught on camera in the gated community treating me badly and he is now answering for his rudeness! He was rude to me because he thought for me to be in a gated community, I must be a nanny or a maid so he treated me badly. What I find most disappointing is that often when these people realized I am not employed as a nanny or a maid and that they are in trouble for their rudeness, they would immediately apologise saying "Sorry ma'am I did not know who you were". I find this upsetting because it should not matter whether or not I am a maid, a nanny or a menial worker. As a human being, I should be treated with respect period! Earning respect should not be subject to what you think my material status in life is! So, behind the tall buildings and the biggest mall, gated golf communities etc, I find Dubai to be full of all the vices often associated with a pretentious society.

[@OreliaLatrice]

Wow! Your story is amazing. It’s disappointing to know that some people still have that racist mindset, however it does not surprise me. You should do a video about your experience.

[@salwaa.272]

Thats exactly what Dubai is right? They make all these buildings, everything shining, sparling, highest technology.. Its all materialistic..all that matters to them is how things LOOk.. SO that's how people are also treated.. The good looking, white, rich ones with respect.. The brown /black, lower class.. With rudeness.. They are all entirely about show.. They are a golden apple that is spray painted and rotten inside. No genuine hospitality, culture, ethics.. Just the bling!

[@fidelisikpe3606]

Your story remind me of my time in dubai and Abu Dhabi. The view of an average black woman is appalling. Every black lady in dubai do have a similar story to yours. I have heard alot of such stereotype from my female friends. This are hard working black women but get patronised as a prostitute.

[@k1cent]

Sorry my sister. Thanks for letting the world know about your horrible experience because of colour of your skin. I understand you very well. I am currently exhausted of this system here. Discrimination from work, payments, disrespect. A bunch of misery. Voiceless

[@athyjudy5682]

Oh, I thought I was the one with an issue with how people treat others in Dubai. I was there with my husband in 2019, celebrating our honeymoon when he told me to go and see the "singing fountain" We were all lovey dovey, sharing ice cream, taking pics, the things a couple in love will do. So when it was time for the fountain show, we move closer to have a good look and some man comes up close behind us and begins caressing my behind, and I was so shook 😳 I held tight to my hubby, shaking my head, looking so scared. I told him this guy behind us is trying to be sneaky and when my hubby turned to confront him, he moved away so fast. He was white skinned(don't know these ethnicities coz am black African and haven't had enough ecposure to know much difference) and I didn't do anything that would make him treat me like less than human, I was even dressed in a long dress despite there being many half dressed ladies that were looking single and available Ps. My husband is black African too

[@Siobhan-oo5cw]

I also lived in Dubai 2001 to 2005. I escaped with my daughter from an abusive husband. It was a miracle we got out!!

[@AllahRasool-ISLAM]

Dont tell ur side of story. The husband is not here to defend..You could not be wife who didn't want a family life who knows...

[@suzamontgomery1]

Ridiculous

[@JuanAristi]

@@AllahRasool-ISLAMWhat? She can tell her side if she wants… its not like we know who they are

[@jamieflame01]

@Farhan_Chohan83 Iron age goathearder mentality is strong in you.

[@ItsYourConfidentGal]

OMG congratulations 😢that is a miracle indeed. I hope you both stay safe ❤

[@ys_117]

We need more people as honest and brave as you. Thank you for speaking out the truth that the world deserves to hear.

[@ridewithgabi]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Cassieskins21]

Yeh! sure why not, you are both easy and foolish.

[@congolesecongolese7085]

Shut up and leave Africa alone 😮​@@jayceontalylor4244

[@g.o.b.2558]

​@jayceontalylor4244 Dang you should start your own channel and start spreading the information, and stop crying about it...

[@TheBlueskyson]

Hi @ys. AED 36.99? what r u selling bro? ty

[@rachelw821]

This is heartbreaking. As a sensitive person, I find it so heartbreaking to know all if this evil that happens to innocent people all over the world

[@novadomenavedomia]

Always did, 1000s years

[@rachelw821]

@novadomenavedomia you're correct

[@slavbarbie]

I feel bad even as an insensitive person.

[@rachelw821]

@slavbarbie 😂❤️

[@garrington120]

Lived in Dubai 1992 to 2002 . Gabi's comments about construction workers is so true , modern day slavery for $US 150 per month , disgusting accomodation .

[@Cornflakes234]

Thats when they pay them sometimes they just deport them.

[@MsLadyLilian]

wow that truth i should tell my people and i know all stories about prostitution

[@tessietesoro7407]

Very rare you'll find good & fair employer from this country. Just because they have oil, they act arrogant. Eventually these oil will run out, where do they go from here?

[@billdautreve9277]

They want to do this here in America too.. the Muslims are taking over.. prove me wrong

[@sequoiareign7646]

​@tessietesoro7407 Saudi Arabia has BILLIONS invested in other businesses (tech companies is another big one, and only one of many!!!) They only own 11-15% of the oil reservs. So even when the oil is gone, they will still maintain their wealth. Not to mention the real estate they own in places like Kensington, Windsor, London, and I believe Paris as well.

[@seanho8531]

I was in the middle east about 20 years ago and at the airport while waiting for my flight back home, I ordered a drink and was served by a young Filipino man. He literally shared the same story but much worse. Was forced to work around 16 to 18 hours a day. 1 day off a month for a poultry sum....he literally was begging me to help him contact his embassy and share his plight and help him get out. A grown man almost driven to tears trying desperately to get a stranger to help him. I was gutted, and took his details and email address. I got back to my home country and gave the details to his embassy in my country. I hope things worked out better for him and many like him.

[@jackthelad15]

"paltry" sum 😊

[@MarieRomGluck]

Blessed you for even trying

[@EAGLEYES112]

​@@jackthelad15 The price of a live chicken

[@FamilyViewers]

@@EAGLEYES112 or a dead cold chicken at the supermarket- so $5ish. His spellcheck probably didn’t know the word paltry. I’ve seen my so-called smart phone be pretty stupid. 🙂

[@FamilyViewers]

Thank you for doing your part instead of just brushing it off. You will be blessed for honoring your fellow man with your time. And thank you for telling us this story.

[@silverkinfo3000]

I am an Indian, I worked same like you in hospitality industry, whatever you shared about hospitality field, it's all 100% true.

[@slimtv1309]

Indians are the main reasons people are suffering in Dubai . Emiratis don't work, they stay home . Indians managing companies are the threat to foreigners who are working in Dubai, cheap labour oriented programming. They know most of their country folks aren't educated so they cheat them on salary basis, all those Indians living and enjoying in Africa will answer to what their people treat other nationalities do in Dubai. Racist Indians,

[@slimtv1309]

You Indians are the ones making life difficult for people living and working in Dubai, because most Indians head or man

[@Hava744]

Exactly you said the hospitality field , not Dubai.

[@Austrianer1992]

Obviously you didn't do anything to make your salary better.... my Indian friends and colleagues are happy to stay in Dubai

[@beantreats]

@@Austrianer1992 you said colleagues, so you work in Dubai? In what field?

[@p__jay]

i'm from Germany and worked two times in construction in Dubai. we had an exclusive contract with a big German fashion brand and had to build their flagship store in the Dubai mall...once you arrived you could feel something is wrong. the workers were happy to work with us because we were from Germany, but you could tell they had fear. their supervisor was acting like the biggest, disrespectful asshole towards them...he had big saber knife on his belt to intimidate those poor men. he was screaming at them all the time. one thing I vividly remember was "one mistake...one finger" while he was taking his knife out of the holster. in the ceiling were bottles full of piss because the workers didn't want to go to the toilet or maybe were not allowed to go (idk)...tourists don't see those things and have no idea under what conditions those fancy, shiny shops, hotels and malls were build. i haven't been, but you can only imagine how bad their staff housing must be. it's modern slavery! that experice changed my view on those Arab countries completely!

[@TupacMakaveli1996]

Yelling at workers is rookie stuff, especially in Arabia. It's so common they don't even give it a thought.

[@Sodainspace]

Yes construction workers are slaves in Dubai

[@fatimangara4538]

The Lord knows they are like that.. it's a pity ppl think Dubai is a glamorous city for all

[@beeswaxnunya5300]

All of them are the same. I have heard the stories from those who have lived it in Dubai. Horrible. That’s why when I see these people talking bout ‘come to Dubai’. I say no thank you. I spent 2 weeks and I saw it and I learnt

[@missthunderstormable]

I never had an illusion that they treat people well, and arabs of the gulf are known as racists…arab people told me that

[@ivsu1573]

This just showed me that it doesn't matter where in the world you are - you will never be trully free while you work for somebody else...

[@boredbytrash]

You won’t ever be fully free, even as a freelancer. The only way to be FULLY free is to announce your death and then appear on a hidden island or live in a jungle. Else you are always subject to laws, monetary systems and societal contracts.

[@nayachonhasler3372]

Hi Gabi I grew up in the Emirates between 1991 and 2001. Matter of fact in Abu Dhabi and we frequently travelled drove to Dubai on weekends. We were a Swiss family expats and my father was working for the army. We had a good life there and everything was paid for, even my education. As time went on, we started to see behind the facade. We got to know a lot of unfortunate people from India, Pakistanis, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Philippines. People who actually built this country with blood and sweat. Many never got the chance to go back home and many died on sone construction site. Also their crazy policies was for us very confusing and intimidating. For me and my dad, it was just modern day sklavery. I am now 39, and never have I considered to coming back to the UAE. My wife knows why, but I have work colleages who dream of going to Dubai for vacation. I told them my experiences and the experienced of people we know, but they don't seem to care. I often hear: " why should I care, I'm only there for holidays" What they don't know, is that they are actually supporting such regimes and terrible working conditions of the majority. Cheers and keep up your good spirits

[@faditalmoudi9205]

same think goes with the iphone that u probably have unfortunatly

[@simonetta-ta]

Thank you 4 sharing.

[@dacat8171]

'Modern day slavery' you will experience in every country if you are poor. They call it neoleberalism. 😉

[@Satwamassive]

The Irish built London and experienced much the same. Should we then not visit London?

[@Cassieskins21]

Oh please be quiet, all countries have there good and bad side. If you don't like it don't go back, i'm sure they wont miss you.

[@lokeshmalva7565]

I am from India, I am Hotel management graduate, I can relate with you. Whole hospitality sector is rigged in Asia. I used to work for 14 hours in F&B, I am glad I left for better.

[@عمرالشحي-س4ب]

Dubai the best city in the world in everything….. most crimes their come from Asians especially Indians!!!

[@sabinasb2445]

Come to Europe,it's safer.

[@steviedickson4736]

How did you get your passport back?

[@user-js3ee5qv6g]

Wow! Reading the comments, I hope this gets viral and deters people from moving there! I made an overnight stop in Dubai and while shopping, I had to catch a boat to get to the other stores and the man paddling the boat was from Pakistan. He said he barely made any money and couldn’t not even afford to buy a decent shirt!

[@akhalmr3756]

good you left bcoz many Indians here

[@RAVISINHA-jd9wq]

Hi Gabi I am from India.I visited dubai for the first time in July 22. I stayed in Diera city Dubai. I got a job of telesales executive which was a target based job. The recruiter was also indian.she was asking to submit passport so I got afraid that she may capture my passport and in future if I want to quit I will not be able to do so I did not join the company and came back to India.

[@Abul12t]

You did wise thing.

[@AxAz12515]

RAVI Smart move

[@renukanambiar4442]

You did the right thing.

[@Huggybear64]

Good for you brother!

[@nurnur-rq4wy]

Good decision

[@kristinamercado5737]

This is terrifying and I'm really glad you got out. Great video. I definitely will never be going to Dubai after going on a 2 hour KZbin tangent. Scary place.

[@rossanad.6382]

Hi Gabi, it's like hearing my own story... I worked for the landmark hotel in Dubai 20 years ago... And it's sad hearing that nothing has changed!

[@suhailbigman]

Why can't I believe you

[@davkandos]

I received this story from a maid who worked in Saudi Arabia for an Arab family. She shared that she was trapped by an agent and subjected to abuse and rape on a weekly basis. Her passport was taken away, and she was not provided with proper food or means of communication. Despite her numerous complaints, no action was taken to address her situation. When she became pregnant, she was abandoned on the streets until someone came to her aid and helped her return to India. This story highlights the unfortunate reality faced by many individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

[@seaofroses8888]

I came across a Kenyan podcast called Tuko a while back, and several of the stories that come up are about women who went to the gulf to work. Same story, they arrive, passport taken away, paid less than agreed or not at all, abuse, abuse, abuse, and no help, even from the Kenyan embassy.... I have no words.

[@REBECCA12341]

@@seaofroses8888 who is your lord grave first question

[@angeleyes4502]

@@REBECCA12341 what are you asking?

[@hamzaf19]

Holy shit... Sometimes I just want to end my life because of stories like these man. How can humans even think about doing that to another human being that could be your sister or your mom?

[@REBECCA12341]

@@hamzaf19 India don't burn dead body not allowed

[@marlissfern2710]

I will never travel to Dubai for this very reason. I won’t be giving my money to help that twisted system of abuse. Glad you made it out and shared your story!

[@samselee7596]

Nobody will miss you over here

[@Content_838]

Bro said travelling what the guys talking about so working their 😂

[@jamieopulence]

I’ll go instead

[@gladyskeizer3857]

Exactly

[@nikpanayi2415]

So he went back to work in Dubai after all that!?!?

[@andreasbaumgartner3891]

First of all, thank you for your story. After 15 years of hotel and gastronomy (cruise ship) 3-5 stars I had enough, but something like this leaves me speechless. Wow.

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

Dubai is a classic case of ‘all that glitters is not gold.’

[@ApollonianShy18]

Not all that glitters is gold, they say**

[@bustjanzupan1074]

And a classic case of hidden evilness of the mohamedanism.

[@rolandrothwell4840]

Dubai is a gilded shit hole

[@MissionSilo]

What's the relationship between arsenic and gold?

[@toyinpender5932]

😮

[@themediterraneanguy]

Same thing happened to me. There is a very dark side of Dubai that only people who really experienced it, know what it is. I was working as a waiter at ROTANA HOTEL, when things turned ugly, got fired for no reason, my passport was confiscated, not allowed to use the dormitory anymore, I was thrown away in the street. Life goes on, I'm in a much better situation now, and it's definitely true that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

[@MaLiArtworks186]

How did you get out?

[@themediterraneanguy]

@@MaLiArtworks186 somehow I managed to escape, but it was terrible experience

[@bioshock9998]

How did you get out

[@adamduffield7782]

​@@MaLiArtworks186its illigal to be homeless in Dubai, so once the authorities catch you rough sleeping etc, they get yoyr passport back and deport you.

[@joshuabuchanan1141]

What doesn't kill you doesn't make you stronger, humans are not superheroes

[@kumikohuerter5209]

I have heard this story from a Japanese dancer he was forced to practice and perform for so many hours a day without any break and they took his passport away so he couldn’t leave. Thank you so much for sharing your story🎉 I really wish people would stop treating other people badly in any situation.

[@Pinkcandy777]

Absolutely bless you

[@7luckym586]

October 2023, the taxi driver just told me yesterday while i was going to the bur dubai market, that they work with very small breaks during the day, he wasn’t been able to take a vacation in several years, didn’t see his family, and he said: “they keep us on a tight schedule with minimal breaks”

[@Petra44YT]

You can ALWAYS leave without a passport. Just call your embassy and tell them it has been stolen from you or you have lost it.

[@darkwebgirl]

​@@Petra44YT...the airport is full of Dubai's police as well as their version of TSA. You cannot travel internationally without a passport. The embassy is not going to save you because you call. I suggest you not travel internationally, with you not knowing foreign policy regarding US citizens being held abroad. I suggest you watch Locked Up Abroad, or Google even the most recent case of the black woman who moved to Dubai to be a truck driver and was held for months. She was a US citizen. Or how about the US citizen who was beaten to death in North Korean prison. Like what do you think. There are countries who's laws we can do nothing about. You are consenting to being subject to said country's laws when you enter the country. Be safe.

[@stellviahohenheim]

if this is how they treat people that built their country then there's no wonder the middle East is always at war

[@eventhorizon2264]

To think I almost applied for a job in Dubai, never never is that going to cross my mind again 💀 thank you for speaking out about this

[@FazzaHamdan-no3wj]

Hello dear

[@Hamadalsad]

Everyone has different experiences. Dont judge based off one 😂

[@salllu]

Thanks Dubai dont want you....

[@largol33t12]

I blame influencers like Supercar Blondie, whose rich husband lives in Dubai. She is part of many many influencers who keep making it look like it's safe when it's the 100% OPPOSITE. I never ever have trouble finding horror stories about this evil place. If I won a trip there, I'd turn it down.

[@_nlrm.]

Not the problem responding to you in the replies😭

[@PatriciaS-t1x]

I’ve read books on women who went there to work there and who were beaten , raped, overworked, treated cruelly, not paid and detained , passport confiscated unable to get any help and finally narrowly escaping with their lives.I’m so glad you thought of compensating the other poor man who signed responsibility for your return. You are a good man! Brave to speak up. Who knows what atrocities others are suffering right now. We should all be brave like you and stand up against injustice and evil otherwise we all live in their control. They should not get away with it. I too will spread the word in my home country. Thank you for helping save others.♥️

[@martamariotto1181]

For those who like hell, they can find hell, with all the benefits of it.

[@salllu]

I belive another ignorant and jeolus westerner?so lets talk about your the so called perfect West.....what about the human trafficking from easter europe into the main land europe?girls are lured and tricked by the gangs only to work as a prositutes in the Uk,Germnay and France....

[@King_of_Railways]

Go to your embassy and get a new passport! It's only papers! 😮

[@salllu]

Yeh right what a load of shite you need a reality check need to do bit research about the human trafficking into Western Europe from the east European countries girls as young 14 from onward smuggled to force work into sex trade...stop bashing Dubai which is the safest country to live ...

[@lastbruh62]

​@@King_of_Railwayshe is a probably a Hindu he doesn't know how to do it , they only know how to talk bad about it but never stop going to it

[@eternalconsciousness9918]

END HUMAN TRAFFICKING NOW! Thank you for sharing your story. Stay strong!❤

[@Sketchbook9999]

Have u seen anything? In an country? Ur comment is interesting. How can I stop it

[@marcelalhind]

​@@Sketchbook9999maybe stop the cult of Satan Islamic allah khayrul makareen the greatest deciver. Who has a great reputation of ma mamalakit aymanahum! Right hand possessions or keeping sax sælves. I'm talking Quran alone not even including the sunnah of Muhammad. Quran 23:5 who guard their private parts (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts) Quran 23:6 Except from their wives or from their slave-girls they are right hands possessesion, because they are free from blame. Quran 70:29 And those who preserve their private parts Quran 70:30 Except with their wives or those ˹slave-girls˺ in their possession, for then they are free from blame. Quran 4:3 If you fear you might fail to give orphan women their ˹due˺ rights ˹if you were to marry them˺, then marry other women of your choice-two, three, or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then marry with one or those ˹slave girls˺ in your possession. It will be closer to your not doing injustice. Quran 33:50 O muhammed, We have permitted you [to deal with] your wives whom you have given their bridewealth to, and any slaves girls from what Allah has given to you [as slaves]. Qur'an 4:24 except for the Muslim women who are married (Believing women), the women and girls of non-muslim (kuffar) who the believers (Muslims) capture (as a result of jihad) can be used as sax slæves

[@evecee9291]

muslims

[@fionarose673]

​@@Sketchbook9999 I don't think we can solve it yet. Too many people are unaware that it exists and to what degree. Just educating yourself and others (that will listen) that human trafficking and slavery are happening now. Sex slavery, labor slaves, organ harvesting are some of the major reasons. One of the largest currencies in our world is human beings. The information is not readily available because those involved own everything. They own the media, often they own law enforcement and courts.. This starts with the wealthiest of the wealthy and makes its way, all the way down to the poorest of the poor. Those that can be manipulated by their struggles. I don't know how to stop it. I can't even make most people believe and learn about it.

[@sequoiareign7646]

​@@fionarose673 I couldn't have said it better myself. I'm a trucker, and now in CDL training most companies add TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) training. The company I truck for actually has a beautiful "STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING" trailer! ❤ I finally got the honor and privilege to couple to it last week. If I could post a pic on YT I would've loved to share it with you.

[@shukrinaabdulrahman1740]

Hi Gabi. I really appreciate your videos. You show us the reality. Especially your other video in KK Park. The human trafficking issue very insane. Imagine if we studied history. During Japanese occupation in SEA. The railway project Burma. We called it “Keretapi Maut” it was very sad history when the Malays were transported to Burma and worked as slavery to Japanese to complete the railway project. When your video showed about scam city by Chinese mafia. It really shows nothing change in this world.

[@dianeconti7602]

I taught in a university in Abu Dahbi and it freaked me out that the school kept my US passport. There's a lot of "darkness" in the UAE that's covered up. People are dazzled by the weath and bright dental implant smiles.

[@caridabaptiste9878]

So I would take it that you are not currently teaching in that University anymore correct? .

[@amyl8450]

I worked there and would never give my passport up! They don’t require U.S. citizens to give it- It’s actually against the law! The passport belongs to the country that issued it- the ministry of labor is very helpful- some people from certain countries are forced to give their passports, But Americans are not forced to-

[@zizingagodfrey1996]

If an American citizen is put at such dismal, what about A poor desperate African Blackman...Asians are the worst people to ever live..

[@contenteater]

@@amyl8450It’s nice when your government does something right for a change 🇺🇸

[@erossinema8797]

What happens if you don't give them your passport? IT'S not theirs to take. They have no right to it

[@mayacardano9905]

You paid your workers salary that shows you are a man with integrity. Not that you had to. It’s just refreshing to see there are still people like you with integrity in this hungry and greedy world. Much love and respect to you. ❤

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. And terrorists (puppets of the Antichrist) who misinterpret verses, out of ignorance and political motivations, and take them out of historical context (just like radical atheists do by the way), don't help either. Thank you very much for your time. Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them). Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI). Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy. Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI). Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad). Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning! Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures. Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement. It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them. (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).. Salam (Peace) -----------------

[@alexis-awordinseason2039]

What shall a man give if he gains the whole world in exchange for his soul. All that glitters surely is not gold. Hope you find Jesus He will give you a brand new life. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShellyJellyUpYours007]

@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 thank you very much for that may u be blessed as well

[@rakshamoodley6410]

@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 please can you enlighten us as to how this is relevant to this video. In no way have you touched about the way Dubai treats employees from other countries, yet you speak about Islam being the way. That is the exact reason why Dubai is in such darkness and the evil they commit towards foreign citizens. Maybe Dubai should start employing their own citizens and let's see how they treat them. NOT ALL OF US WANT TO WORSHIP ISLAM. Thank you very much.. To me JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND SAVIOUR..WHO CAME TO SET THE SINNERS FREE.. THE BIBLE SAYS THAT HE IS THE THE SON OF GOD, AND YOU NEED YO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. FYI. JESUS WASN'T A PROPHET.

[@alicepietersen5990]

​@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 be

[@kerrinmatthey7594]

Thank you I was arrested having worked there for 13 years. I worked as a Interior designer working on 5 star hotels for sheikh Mohammad and Chairman Nakheel. I was arrested because I complained to Government about a developer who stole my life savings. I suffered post traumatic stress disorder. I was so frightened it ruined my life

[@RM-fs8ub]

My sympathies. Hope you have recovered from the trauma.

[@beantreats]

That's so awful that you had to go through that :(

[@comradejohn5302]

So sorry

[@KASERQARNashaytaan]

Sue them in british courts if you have evidence... & if you need financial help to sue them you can get litigation finance... if you win you can seize their assets if they don't pay up We all saw what princess haya did to them

[@ummhuraira2495]

Oooo the bums!!! I hope u r feeling better

[@sushi100ful]

Thank you for having the courage for sharing your story about what really happens in Dubai. All that glitters is not gold. Many people have suffered and sacrificed with the build up of Dubai.

[@Trypyyyy]

I hope this goes viral and you get compensated. I was traumatised by Hilton and I left hospitality for that reason too.

[@Peddle7]

The arab dont compensate they kill or abuse you .it's sad to say but that is happening to foreign nationalities in middleeast

[@dollyhanderson1987]

I now have a trauma

[@catcoder12]

My dad is a software engineer, and once he had a project in his company for which he would have to go to Dubai. He turned down this opportunity and I was kind of surprised because the pay was much higher. Now I understand why he turned down the offer. He's very risk averse and probably did not want to live like that in such a country.

[@gladyskeizer3857]

Smart guy. I'm glad he didn't

[@healingwithhanifa5984]

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[@yeayyo]

Smart man

[@carolynboston9715]

I can relate to this video. I'm a Filipina and have lived and worked in Dubai for more than two years. It was a very challenging work environment, so like you, I did not finish my contract and end up going home. Good thing my company don't keep passports, unlike yours. Now, I'm also a digital nomad working remotely, but I still visit Dubai from time to time since I have family there. For me, Dubai is a wonderful place if you're a visitor but forget about working there, unless it's really necessary. I know a lot of people who are working there are struggling just coz they don't have any choice. They have a family to feed back home. But if you have a choice, you better look for a job somewhere else.

[@ridewithgabi]

Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏🏻

[@pattanapichaisaensingreeki959]

Same as Qatar 🇶🇦 both countries make u like a slave

[@Yooouser584]

Thank you for the advice. I am a medical student with a choice to work in Dubai. I always considered Dubai as one of my top choices, but now you have made me reconsider going there.

[@clairechloe5294]

@carolyn boston - Well said. 👍👍👍

[@scottsimon1]

I'm shocked that a multinational corporation as respected as Hilton would withhold passports. Usually this is done with workers who arrive owing a debt to be worked off, like if the company paid for their airfare & housing. It's still a violation of basic human rights, but Gabi was hired as supervisor.

[@heathermetz6576]

Keeping your passport did it for me. DXB might be a place I visit but not to work. Thank you for sharing your story. Ciao.

[@mochalattemiss]

I was a professor in the UAE in the early 1990s, and this was somewhat true in my case. Both my parents became ill while I was there. I tried to tell my supervisor that I was the only child of my parents, and both were ill and needed my to come back temporarily. (I didn’t think this should have been a big thing--after all, in Arab cultures, children also have a HUGE responsibility to take care of elderly parents (it is in the Koran, like it is in the Bible). Well, they hemmed and hawed for about 10 days, and while I had my passport in my possession, there were subtitle threats being made by colleagues that I better not leave, or else (I couldn’t figure out or else “what”?). So, I quietly sold all my possessions, and I bought a one way ticket and left. No goodbyes to anyone, no formal leave, nothing. I really had no choice. My parents’ doctor was calling me (from the US to the Middle East--that was serious) and I needed to come back home ASAP. Well, I am very glad that I did. As soon as I got back, my Mom (who had developed Alzheimer’s since I had left) fell into a diabetic coma for a while, and my Dad (who had suffered a stroke while I was gone) had become legally blind. Their caregiver (whom I had hired) was herself ill, and unable to really take care of herself, much less anyone else. It was a mess-it was around Christmastime, and BOTH parents were admitted into the hospital and spent Christmas and New Year’s there. I am so glad that I returned home. However, things at the University were a mess, from what I gathered. While I tried to call friends, they really wouldn’t talk to me. They were afraid that their jobs would be threatened, and they told me that there were “repercussions” on them because I left. I explained that my family was ill, and moreover, I tried desperately to take a leave of absence like a normal person would, but was repeatedly denied (by a White Canadian Dean no less-not someone who wasn’t from my own North American culture). However, my friends were scared and asked me not to call again, which I didn’t. I find that there is a bifurcated system in the UAE. Yes, as a professor, I had a much better salary and more freedom, as I keep my own passport. But the fact that my colleagues felt any repercussions for my leaving tells you that you are considered a slave, and you have no “rights” to move freely as you wish. My friends tell me that I “absconded”, but with what? I sold furniture that I, myself bought with my wages. I left a car, I left a home, I left a lot more than I could take had I had the time to pack and ship my household. Only slaves “abscond”; workers have the freedom to quit a job if they so choose. This tells you that there is no real freedom in the UAE for foreign workers. I am very surprised that the guy in the video has returned, because I would be afraid to return there for fear of being jailed. Again, their laws are not like the ones in the west. As a postscript, about a year after I returned I received a call from a law colleague who had studied in the US and was visiting my city. He asked me to dinner, and because we had been friends when we were there, I accepted. When he told me that he had missed our lunches while I had been gone, I explained to him that I had tried my best to get my Dean to allow me a leave of absence due to my parents health, but that he had refused. This colleague was an Emirati, but was very westernized (having studied at Harvard and Oxford). I explained to him that is was morally disingenuous that Arabs continually preached about the decadence of people in the west, yet when a western professor wanted to do something that is actually mandated by the Koran as well as the Bible, I was being prevented. I should have been shown compassion for trying to be a good daughter, but instead no consideration was given for MY parents’ lives. When I explained to him that they were immediately hospitalized upon my arrival, he was shocked. They were hospitalized even when I had dinner with him. While he was in town, we had dinner twice, and while it was good to see him, I believe that he was sent there to ascertain if I had left for good reason (as I think of it in hindsight). After these two dinners, I never saw nor heard from this man again. I believe sincerely that the UAE Embassy sent him to feel out if I had been telling them the truth, and whether they were going to pursue me or not. But that is my warning to anyone wanting to take a job in any country in the Middle East. Slavery still exists, and this who passport thing IS REAL. If your job is professional, you may be allowed to keep your passport, but you cannot roam as freely as you might in the US, Canada or Europe. If you are a worker, as this man was, your passport will be confiscated and they use coercion to get you to stay. Your contract is more like indentured servitude than an employment contract here in the West, and this is a fact that you need to know. Be forewarned. While this happened 30 years ago, I don’t believe that the cultural attitudes have changed too much toward this. While I love Arab culture, the sheer duplicity and lies between what they claim that their faith says and does and the REALITY of what they say and do is really stark. Don’t be naive and gullible. You have NO RIGHTS in these countries-remember that when you sign contracts.

[@notbill08]

FWIW any in the Middle East except Israel 🇮🇱. We have very fair labor laws for citizens, residents, and foreign workers. Palestinian workers have to be paid fair wages and have normal work hours their wages are paid into PA bank accounts. They have the same days off and paid days off.

[@virginiasantillan2267]

You should never have gone to a Islamic Country as a woman and especially if you were not Muslim it’s too dangerous

[@virginiasantillan2267]

@@notbill08Israel isn’t a Islamic Country

[@notbill08]

@@virginiasantillan2267 I live here! I know!

[@johnboycurb9119]

For fecksake That bullshit story you've just written is the biggest bit of nonsense I've read in a while, It's nearly as long as the video.....all the same I think you took it a bit far in telling your experience,i was suprised you never told us the prices you sold your things for or if you maybe bought a pint of milk 18 months later or something

[@rvg2680]

Gabi, one of the things I noticed in all my years of traveling is that slavery never disappeared...it just adapted, and there's never been so much slavery as our modern times. Social platforms are filled with videos of women denouncing being kept as slaves. At least, thanks to the internet, now they have a voice! Good job on your video!

[@Ashimil023]

In America a huge majority of African American people are also slaves, the worst part is they don’t even know it!!!!

[@MapulaMotloutsi-f3c]

Thanks Gabi, God bless u for this

[@s.s.p.9680]

That's underrating real slavery.

[@EAGLEYES112]

Qatar in the same league

[@starboywizzy7155]

Hi I need to travel with you

[@TheNiloticEmpress]

I Lived there for 11years and I totally support everything he say in this video..no lie detected on this video

[@BeautyEsqueAuthor]

No trees. What's so special about Dubai again?

[@veronicale460]

Nothing. There are dust and heaps of dust everywhere. The smell! Everything is fake!

[@suhailbigman]

If you are saying the truth why didn't you leave earlier

[@nailaali1222]

So brave to share your story. After a miserable experience of one year unpaid salaries 12 hours job and even leaving at the airport i had to pay money claiming to he fine . Dubai is the worst

[@brianbell3417]

Very scary story. Manipulating young people like that is unforgivable. Thanks for speaking out.

[@Carlos-mm4zv]

These hotels charge huge fees but refuse to pay there working fairly. Well done for exposing the exploitation. The more people that know this the more things will change. Well done doing this video.

[@linneaondick3834]

You have gone through the worst of the worst living over there. Now your life can only get better when you are out of there. Best of wishes to you.

[@AdilKhan-py4dn]

I have lived in Dubai for 3 years and what you shared here is absolutely true. The labors in Dubai unfortunately are treated like slaves

[@hughjazz64]

meanwhile only Europeans are expected to feel guilty for having slaves back in a day when it was considered normal

[@UmeshPithadia]

No .. total feck. The contractor are responsible . UAE goverment is always stand SIDE OF TRUTH . THE EXAMPLE OF TRENCHING OF HOW RULLER TO BEHAVE. Don't target .©️

[@naeemaabdulhamid4493]

ABSURD U STILLING LIVING THERE..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. BLAMING DUBAI FOR YOUR FAILURE

[@naeemaabdulhamid4493]

​@@hughjazz64as if Italy is any better.. EU has the largest slaves on their farms

[@bensnowden3567]

My uncle worked in Abu-Dhabi and I visited him . Same thing , modern day slavery.

[@DennisSmithAIStockImageClub]

Wow, not how people should be treated! We all should speak up to make the world a better place for all humans. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@nsimentasandra3948]

I worked in UAE for two years 😞 but all I can say is that I was very depressed, stress and panic attacks 😩I can't go back there

[@sandramirekuayim1161]

Hmm it's not easy oo, my dear.... I can't wait to go back home

[@iradutta7979]

Soo sad

[@hammerradiology1470]

I hope you're in a better place in your life 💛

[@nsimentasandra3948]

@@hammerradiology1470 am now home

[@EdeGful]

So sad to hear about their policies and salary rate...Thanks for the information we get from real people.

[@kali478]

I lived there in the 90s and what you say is accurate. The construction industry would force workers to labour out in +40 degree Celsius heat. The level of abuse and cruelty is similar to the days of Deep South slavery. Also, small Indian boys taken from their homes used as camel racing jockeys with no protection from sexual predators. The list goes on and on. If we really care about our fellow human beings and not just having a good time in the sun and sea, we must look beyond the façade. It’s devastating to me that human trafficking and slavery is global now, and not even hiding in plain sight. They don’t need to - the privileged wear blinkers. Thank you for your post. I appreciate you.

[@이지민-j5w]

Sweetheart even since back in the days, slavery has always been global. If we actually look at human history, our timeline will be seen as the odds ones, bc its only in the enlightenment age did people sees the bad in things like slavery and overworking ur employees. sad stufff, people fought to keep the status quo, and now they seem to just distract the masses and continue like nothing is happening

[@kali478]

@@이지민-j5w Yes, sadly slavery is as old as humanity itself, and we not only enslave humans, we do it to animals too. I think what's shocking is that today, it seems to be on a global, widespread level, and the eyes of the privileged, entitled and prosperous simply look away, or indeed, are involved in perpetrating it.

[@Roymarsh1234]

Muslims are the worst,..a shame you did not talk about there being no religious freedom

[@allenmcdaniel1470]

RIGHT ON!!! DON'T GO and DEON'T SUPPORT this LIE in the DESERT. It's a FAKE PARADISE, not a TRUE ONE of the Soul.

[@joelc9439]

Even many UAE/Gulf locals want to leave the region.. A few years ago some, UAE princesses were kidnapped after they tried to leave..

[@Ari-lu5ve]

Wow, thank you for sharing brother. I lived in Kuwait and the security guard at my apartment said the company will not give him his passport back so he cannot see his family. It's literally modern slavery and its such a shame.

[@DeLoxley86]

I lived in Malaysia for 2 years and the security guard from Nepal at my building, who I became good friends with, said the exact same thing.

[@teamhop]

Hey I’ve got some really great news to share with you, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross and resurrected on the third day so you may all have eternal life. If you believe and repent of your sins and put your faith and trust in Him as you would a parachute jumping off a plane at 25000 feet up in the air, He will give you eternal life in heaven as a free gift and I promise you, He will change your life forever as He did mine. He is the ONLY way to heaven and He loves you all. Please think deeply about this with urgency because this is your eternal life and soul, you don’t know when you could die, meaning you could die at any moment, so please consider this with all your heart. If anyone tells you that Jesus isn’t the only way, they are lying to you and they don’t care about your future

[@tosanmejebi158]

Wow sad

[@hamzbah6195]

Wow that’s a masterpiece @travel with Gabi, sad reality of dubai that someone from outside dubai and never visited would ever believe but we that have experienced it and still enduring it because home have nothing to offer us😢 really makes me sick right now, feel like been caged in a hole 😢. I hope and pray that i would narrate my story that I experienced here from last 6yrs and still counting

[@chrismills3435]

I was 14 years in Dubai, every word you said is 100% true. Personally, I held my passport but saw those around, especially poor Asian people suffering and all the stories you hear about the truth of Dubai are really true. Very happy to have left and now the closest I will go is airport transfer. It's a city doomed to fail, maybe not in the near future but one day the shine will wear off.

[@GlobeKrusha]

ChrisMills So was I, '96

[@mfonakpan6783]

Thank you for speaking up and standing for the TRUTH. Even if they banned you from going back there. God will give you wisdom on how to get a better business idea with another country 🙏

[@Travel_With_Me-gr5ur]

Thanks for throwing light on the dark side of Dubai. I was about to leave my country and search for jobs there. You have opened my eyes..By watching videos about Dubai, I used to feel so intrigued by the country's tremendous growth but now I will never ever think of moving to Dubai.

[@melissablueswomanhensley634]

Good for you! I thank God for brave people shining truth and light on the darkness in this world and allowing this message to find you before you made a terrible mistake! God bless you and your journey.

[@Glotzboje]

@@melissablueswomanhensley634Amen!!!!

[@felominaokdal9995]

Good thoughts

[@SanyYugo2020]

My friend, this is also happening in NYC in hotels. What he was going through, I see every day in the hotel I work in. Maybe they are doing this to hotel workers. We have an internship in our hotel from Europe they using them to work for 16 hours a day, and this us happening for the last 6 years constantly

[@Travel_With_Me-gr5ur]

@@SanyYugo2020 I feel really sad for you guys.. I wish you guys switch fields or do something that doesnt strain the life out of you. If you ever get such opportunity, just dont think twice. God bless.

[@indi019]

Thank you so much for your video! People need to start respecting themselves. Imagine everyone would stop working there. Dubai would be nothing after a couple of years. Let’s make this go viral!!!

[@felishasweet7579]

😢 I am so sad that this happened to you, but I am so happy that you made it out safely. Dubai really fooled me. I thought it was paradise away from home. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

Massive respect for sending the money to the guy who signed your paper work so that you could be free.

[@ameliagarcia233]

Thank you also for paying back the salary of the other person who signed for your freedom!👏

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. And terrorists (puppets of the Antichrist) who misinterpret verses, out of ignorance and political motivations, and take them out of historical context (just like radical atheists do by the way), don't help either. Thank you very much for your time. Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them). Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI). Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy. Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI). Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad). Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning! Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures. Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement. It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them. (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).. Salam (Peace) -----------------

[@GlenysHowland]

Thank you for sharing your story fabulous Glenys

[@lionheart.5983]

​@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 how is this relevant with the topic of the video?

[@ivelinatodeva11]

Wow! Wanted to move to Dubai. Now i don’t even want to go on vacation. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@HLJlovejoy]

I don’t want to visit either.

[@Kamila25609]

I really don't even think about going to any of those countries.

[@vosk6481]

Dont limit yourself from the experience just because of the working conditions these workers are currently under. Thats such a narrow-minded view. Dubai is an amazing city, and there will always be a dark side to every city regardless where you are in the world. There is no perfect place. A lot of the people/workers you talk will mention that Dubai has offered much better living conditions than they would be back home. You dont even know their life back in their home country- its bad. Dubai has offered opportunities for these people. Could they be treated better? Of course, but it doesnt discount the fact that these jobs are considered as opportunities to the eyes of many

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

did you have a decent look at it, ar first?? I mean look at the city plan

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

@@vosk6481 and what good for humankind bring these jobs? unpractical building blocks that sdtay inhabited, luxury projects that dont serve any need exept spilling huge amounts of resources and money, crazy city projects that are complete nonsens and destry the environment...what good things happen in Dubai?

[@geoffreythomas2938]

You are very brave to share your story. The comments section is a reminder the internet has a reptation of going viral. Your story goes all over the world. I see there is support and recommendation's. Keep up the good work.

[@aelinhope23]

This reminds me of my aunt, who used to work at Dubai when she was just in her early 20s. She said she was overworked and sometimes only got 3 hours of sleep. The thing that made her leave, though, was the fact that her boss's son was an absolute creep to her. She knew she had to leave and went to our country's embassy for help to go back to our country. She never came back.

[@katze007]

Although I worked with Qatar Airways as a cabin crew, I still felt like entering a jail once we land in Qatar as we need exit permit each time to leave Doha to go home to visit families. They will not approve the exit permit applied if they felt you do not have enough off days etc. Glad that part of my life was done and dusted long time ago! You start appreciating little things in life after you working in a place like this! Horrible people with horrible attitude! No compassion, empathy whatsoever! I felt the same way about the labourers/construction workers. Every Kathmandu flight I do, we will always carry coffin/s with us to bring back bodies of young Nepali construction workers! I usually quietly say my prayers for them knowing that poor safety in Doha took their lives but it means nothing for Doha authorities 😢 It is modern day slaveries and heartbreaking 🙏🏽 All the best Gabi. You do good and good things will come back to you.

[@luckycat-tarot]

Qatar airways is horrible to work for ..the story about how that philipino employee was murdered in her sraff accomadation for falling pregnant ... and her body cut up into pieces and put into bags in the accomadation water tanks and the other girls were using this water to shower and cook not knowing ...and they got away with it is so scary !

[@candriqa12]

Oh damn! I almost wanted to join Qatar Airways 6yrs ago thank god I didn’t!

[@Jenvlogs404]

NepaIi are so humble and hardworking too, please respect them from lndia.

[@sjanex]

@@luckycat-tarotomg I’ve not heard of this? That is evil!

[@luckycat-tarot]

@@sjanex yup ..alot goes on in the dark in qatar and saudi arabia ...totally evil and so scary🤐 😟

[@christinemacleod2725]

I lived in Dubai for 4 years, during the same time you were there, and it is very challenging. I consider the taxi drivers and construction workers and others heroes. They are giving up their lives for their families back home. It is heartbreaking. As a Westerner I was okay but life was competitive and hard. Senior professionals do very well, as do ex flight attendants, lol, who become personal assistants and executive assistants. The world needs to change and Dubai has a lot to make up for. Thanks very much for this video. It brought back a lot of memories. Everything you say is real.

[@LevisH21]

Dubai has slavery for Asians immigrants. Western Europe has slavery for Western people. paying taxes to the government so that the government can give welfare benefits to immigrants and so called "refugees". the amount of mass migration and change in demographics in UK, Sweden, Germany, France is extremely disturbing. and hwi draconian anti free speech laws have been implemented. or how Jihad is normal now in the West. London looks like Somalia and Irak. not European anymore.

[@missc-hm2hh]

Some of the people in the world needs to change not the world the world is a great place some of the well off Treat others how you would like to be treated

[@waelwael2175]

I feel you. I worked in Dubai for 10 years. And what you said is101% true. I stayed in Dubai for 10 years because I have family to feed back in my country. I got fed up! And I decided to leaved Dubai for good.

[@annstar4306]

WELL DONE !!!!

[@alphachief6085]

are you Tunisian ?

[@Yanil730]

So sad it's like slavery... Prayers to anyone having to go through that and Hope someone fights for your rights to be free & respected

[@sidneyk7771]

Please continue to fight for your soul & live your best life. I send all my love!

[@Yanil730]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jayshrianuradha2781]

Another major problem in Dubai is that without strong references, it's difficult to get a job. I came to Dubai with many financial commitments, thinking my previous experience would help advance my career. I have been in Dubai since March 2024, and until now, I haven't received any job offers. When I attended interviews, the managers or other people in positions of influence asked for inappropriate favors. I am really disappointed by this terrible experience. I even considered gathering evidence and reporting these issues to the Dubai government, but I felt overwhelmed. Now, I have decided to return to my home country. It's difficult to describe the kind of people I encountered in Dubai. I came to Dubai with many dreams, but I lost them all, and now I am especially mentally scarred and afraid of men

[@AudreyLCD]

Thank you for your brave & honest video shedding light on the systemic abuse of imported workers. I spent a year working in Saudi & the employer kept my passport too. Can’t express how much relief I felt to get my passport back & fly out of there for good. The amount of abuse I witnessed was traumatic.

[@SarahBourne-w2b]

No country have the right to seize your passport unless you have committed a crime .

[@user-nv8wb8nw8x]

😮😢 my god

[@Justicia007]

This is so terrible but I'm really glad I watched this video. Really opened my eyes to what's going on all over the world with workers. It's no different than being a prisoner. Thanks for being so brave to speak up!

[@evet8285]

I have been in dubai for 12 years and all this stories are strange to my ears. No one has confiscated my passport I always have it and can travel on request. Wao just wao I have never heard of this kind of stories here

[@Pepe-mp7ul]

That have changed now

[@Cloudwalker136]

I had a Thai friend from a village who went to work in Dubai building. Treated dreadfully in prison like accommodation. Fleeced his wages with hidden costs once he arrived. Once ge got back he was none the richer in any way. In fact I and a few others paid his ticket home. Great film. Needs to be said.

[@menchiemendola6960]

Everything is just a show off..

[@ibbyiyama7030]

Thank you for your exposure.... you can't imagine how many people you've saved and will continue to save.

[@ikmahidayantiutami1830]

wow.. thanks for your kind sharing about really black side of that country. it’s just mind blowing for me. May God bless u always.

[@dahliacohen7909]

They took advantage of your work ethics and morals. It was very moving when you said you paid your colleague’s wages after they had relinquished a month’s pay from him. Withholding someone’s passport is a criminal offence. I don’t understand how Dubai can get away with this. Thank you for sharing your incredible story and strength.

[@fishmud3264]

Maybe money will make you understand

[@williamgray9692]

it’s a criminal offense here. that’s not how it works in dubai

[@sgtm7]

Yes. It is a criminal offense in the UAE. If they had been reported, they would have got in trouble with the law/government. The problem is too many newcomers don't know their rights under the employment laws of the UAE.

[@DaddyNoNotThereIAmTheRapeBaby]

@@sgtm7 its not tho its called capital control or something like that. People can even be arrested for "slander" for reporting their rich employers for withholding wages. My mate lives over there says it happens alot particularly to south asian and African employees. As far as dubai is concerned there's a pecking order with regard to race

[@DaddyNoNotThereIAmTheRapeBaby]

@@sgtm7 technically they have to pay you when u leave but many don't and the ones who do will long you out for months even years

[@wilsonrobliado4284]

I appreciate your revelation about the modern day slavery in Dubai and I believe that many remains the silent victims of it until now. Thank you for desemenating awareness to people.

[@MayaMaya-kr6qp]

Facts

[@jasliyuan]

Keep Whining 👎🏼

[@dahliagahaton7206]

Yes Sir, you are absolutely right about Dubai.. I worked in Dubai for 11 yrs, and it was not a paradise. What we see in the facade of Dubai, is just a SHOW. But, behind the scene their economy is actually suffering. And they took advantage of poor Expats like me 🇵🇭.

[@julia0917]

He should absolutely blame HILTON ... they were his employer! They know what's going on and they still let it go on!

[@DB5652-v3r]

you didnt know the phrase all that glitter is not gold 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zeeshanhabib3999]

Economy is suffering? Lol there the number 1 tourist destination in the world. I assure you there economy is deffo not struggling 😂😂😂😂😂

[@DB5652-v3r]

@zeeshanhabib3999 tourism is booming but investment is not the same as before

[@haa8793]

​@@zeeshanhabib3999jelous indeed you nailed it brah all this buildings the tourism all nothing 😂😂😂

[@otrsurvival6908]

WoW! Your video has made me extremely grateful. I have had good jobs and bad jobs, but i have never faced anything like that. I was actually watching videos about Dubai because i was thinking of going next year for my channel. After watching your video, I think it would be very hard for me to not feel bad for the staff wherever I stay.

[@frankmalone1730]

After accepting a well paid job in Dubai 6 weeks ago, I definitely changed my decision to go there, thank you Gabi for your very informative video…from the bottom of my heart, thank you again !!!

[@micklindsay9780]

please don't go there. We're suffering like slaves here. No resting at all and we're poorly paid even when you do overtime it's not paid at all. May God take me back home safely 🙏

[@jain.kjames7747]

@@micklindsay9780 May You feel safe & find your way to Peace ! 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@abdulrazique1951]

Well not all employers and companies are same tbh, I'm working in Dubai from last 4 years. Our management is really good and supportive in every terms. But yes there are several stories like Gabi mentioned in video Companies use to keep passport of their employees but years back this rule got changed, and now no organization can keep your passport.

[@micklindsay9780]

@@jain.kjames7747 AMEN to that buddy. Iam soon resigning and going back home. I realised that I did such a terrible mistake coming to Dubai UAE. All my future career has been shuttered but l believe God will give me another chance when I get back home safely 😭🙏

[@micklindsay9780]

@@abdulrazique1951 It's because you're Asian and Dubai is heaven for you guys. And that's why you are highly favoured and here you are sugar coating evil with good. Dubai is hell on earth. it's like a golden coffin carrying a dead body inside.

[@fahadh5548]

What happened to you is still happening till date with people. You are a legend for discussing what people are too shy to discuss.

[@LifeisEnergy2]

Hi Gabi, I know you said you have nothing against Hilton and that Hilton didn’t do anything… you worked for Hilton and Hilton owes you. so yes Hilton should take responsibility For what is happening to people in their franchise. Great meeting you and thanks for sharing this video. 🙏🏽💫

[@Silvina46]

Absolutely, Hilton IS RESPONSIBLE 😠

[@MariaNavarroEstright]

Paris, pay this man! Seriously!

[@frankie5821]

Stupid person as illustrated by his deicison to go to Dubai in the first place lol.

[@michaweir6146]

Shame on Hilton 😖

[@MeherScholar]

I agree. Hilton needs to take responsibility.

[@annabelaustin5282]

Im glad you figured it all out. I imagine that nurses who work in the hospitals in Dubai probably have situations like this too. Slavery is so evident with such rich people controlling the law. The sex trade is very bullying.

[@Delbert51]

Several years ago I was entertaining a job in construction management in Dubai, when I found out they ould be taking/holding my passport, I dropped the job offer- Thank Goodness!

[@efhraimbatulan7049]

hello i am linda from the Philippines and I am so grateful that i was able to see and hear your vlog about Dubai. i felt a very intense pain in my heart upon discovering how poor people are being treated there. congratulations for being brave enough to share this dark side of this country and i hope you have shed light for those who are dreaming of working there. God Bless you and more power.

[@marsal822]

Islam's never treat employees in honest way so why to go there?!

[@galdi-dev]

Wow, that video was an eye-opener! It's crazy how Dubai can seem so glamorous on the surface, but hearing about the real struggles people face there is truly heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing your honest experience, it's important for others to know the reality behind the glitz and glamour. Stay strong and keep spreading the truth!

[@Nustya_K]

I felt exactly the same when I worked in Dubai before. All you say is true.

[@levytjale889]

Speaking from down here in South Africa 🇿🇦 Its 01:49 am Im glad i woke up to come across this video You gave me courage too,im going to change my life

[@اسكندرفكار]

Best wishes for you brother

[@abdulvahid93]

Thanks, Gabi. I worked in construction for 5 years and it was miserable. I just got out to the US and changed my career altogether. I had 5 months of unpaid salaries when I left. can't agree with you more. Wish many people dared to talk about it like you. Good on you.

[@Austrianer1992]

You need to know your right, That's all.

[@abdulvahid93]

@@Austrianer1992 What could you do if the legal system is one-sided (pro-employer) by design?

[@Ash_7s]

@@Austrianer1992 Indeed

[@abosedeoyibokure6767]

All that glitters are not gold Slave trade by style

[@m.b.4004]

@@Destinee2138-c1e can't understand how you got this video so wrong. Can you not listen?

[@teresa6564]

For some reason, when people are talking about Dubai , what a great place, luxury everywhere, etc. I always have this negative feeling about going there. I will never go. Sorry for your bad experience. Glad you shared your story so it can help other people thinking of working there. Ciao!

[@By_Monie]

Funny I've felt the same. I hear great things, but not interested.

[@UniquelyDesigned]

Same. I always get an eerie feeling about actually visiting.

[@lorigraff9656]

I feel the exact same way. I’ll never go there..ever.

[@kogilammaistry4095]

God! I'm so afraid of Dubai, I knew, the philosophy the democracy the spirituality just couldn't match the shiny buildings it's the opposite of everything good and decent. And what boggles my mind is how many people just love the shine and glass and whatnot and rush to Dubai There are so many many just gorgeous places in the world to visit.... Other than Dubai!

[@superuchic3153]

So interesting ive always felt deterred too…wont step foot in there. Especially not now knowing all this…

[@nonconformist.]

Thank you Gabi. This is so important.

[@hamodalbatal464]

I worked and lived in Dubai for so many years and I can attest that you’re 100% true on everything you have said.

[@billyruddock4543]

Perhaps you were one of the rare lucky ones?

[@AmiraElias]

God Bless you Gabi for having the courage to share your story It breaks my heart to hear of so many injustices I am a Muslim & I say shame on any one who calls himself a Muslim & enslaved others for material gains Let them wait & see what happens to them eventually

[@zambisabianus8245]

Maybe you need to look into your religion,there maybe something you aren't aware of.... Islam and slavery are like bread and butter

[@lahlahhan]

I m glad you are escaped.

[@saundrataylor8548]

JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU, HE DIED FOR YOUR SINS JOHN 3:16-17 FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM WILL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD BUT THAT THE WORLD THROUGH HIM MIGHT BE SAVED.

[@martindavies6665]

Hello🖐Amira Elias, How are you doing hope you are safe over there? I would love us to be good friend in honesty and i trust if you don't mind.

[@niiphoart8823]

Please learn about what Islam actually is, not from the sheltered guidance of Muslim scholars. God invites you into His family through His Son Jesus. I know you probably don't believe in such a concept, but God is beyond our comprehension. Seek God and come to Jesus.

[@39madhurie]

I m from India many ppl from our country go to middle East and Arab countries Dubai to work, as a child i always used to think how lucky they are to travel out of country seeing different life never knew the reality thank you for sharing your experience honestly....it's nice of you that you thought about your coworker and gave him a month salary....hope people understand and avoid getting trapped

[@angelapotenzieri311]

well done Gabi for sharing your story! it confirms that living in Dubai often feels like the perfect embodiment of 'Morte tua, vita mia.' People are enamoured with the glamour of skyscrapers, luxury cars, and extravagant lifestyles, but they overlook the immense struggles of the labourers who work tirelessly in harsh conditions to build and maintain that image. The superficial shine of the city blinds them to the exploitation and inequality that sustain it.

[@ingridnh1]

Wow, I am shocked and saddened by what happened to you and what is continuing to go on in Dubai! Thank you Gabi for sharing your story, and shedding some light on what goes on behind the glamour and glitz. So glad you were able to leave, and change the trajectory of your life! The effects it had on you were profound so, never downplay them! If more people speak out about there own experiences, maybe this will cause their to be some changes. It’s just basic common decency, respect and humanity! ❤

[@Myfilipinaqueenandpersianlion]

I know many Filipinos and I have been warning them not to work in overseas because this issue of slavery and human trafficking happening in many countries. Thank you for sharing your story and wished more Overseas workers share their stories too!

[@cashkitty3472]

Yes the BBC did a exposure on this and rescued a young girl. Its worse in Libya where Africans are told they will get a good job and end up getting sold in the open slave markets there (thanks Obama) I'm p*ssed because I paid repatriations in my taxes to stop slavery worldwide from a UK government debt from 1820's and this is still going on. It's disgusting

[@nneomadeborah649]

Philippines are being treated better and gave more opportunities. Look ibqas dealt with by Philippines. I was heading Moroccan bath section and partly massage ..but they Philippines dealt with to an extent they brought theirs with zero knowledge of Moroccan bath and said she is professional. I was asked to test her I found out she knew nothing . I trained her and never said a word to our Iranian boss and others .. She was hired but I knew what they wanted. They wanted me out . I'm not saying I am the best but I'm among the best .. In massage I'm highly professional trained in different countries. Work with some Europeans, Africans in oil drilling sectors, construction etc .There clients sort for me but they were not Happy. In customer service, how can you compete with someone tgat studied hospitality and human resource cum big management. I was show casing all the skills trying to correct managers but that was my biggest mistake. I didnt know the system here. This was in 2021 dear what I faced there was hell. Was that from locals ? I got another place as house therapist for a rich British family .. Philippines were there already same if not that I met the woman from my work place I would have gone too. Honestly ibdnt know about all these about locals but note that majority claim to be locals but they are not

[@richiegaming1536]

You weren't working for Hilton?

[@lilianmuriithi5791]

It's dreadful in Africa where they even sloughter our people like goats it's dreadful keep talking untill we save the world information is power

[@iyiolaabosede9500]

@@lilianmuriithi5791 😢sis I swear I wish Africans can wake up

[@samanthacanning114]

Never give up your passport, especially for a job. Thank you for sharing your story

[@muhammadtauhidabdulgani4968]

That's the policy,you either accept or stay without job , and you know what that means in such an expensive place.

[@keys-yd8dj]

It's easy to say that. But when youre in Dubai, if you don't give then they send you back.

[@figh5645]

U cannot escape the policy

[@Wild_rift]

Any idea why?? Cause many of them ROB AND STEAL whatever they can and run to their countries,, these rules are made for a reason

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Many young women are fooled by 'we need it for paperwork for your wages', or it's safely here and won't get stolen.. but if you can escape and get to your embassy, they can get you home without passport, so always know where your embassy is!!

[@mohsinmushtaq4316]

Man your each single word is not a word these are emotions and exactly we r currently going through it. Literally i m shedding into tears.. specially when u talked about mental health and suffering 😢

[@pamelahunter8659]

You don’t have to wear chains to be treated like a slave. Brave video. Thank you.

[@bonnyfernandes8471]

you hit the nail straight on the head everthing you say is true I am now 68 years twenty years i was in the gulf finally Jesus liberated me I am enjoying my life at its fullest

[@marythomas5358]

Bravo for sounding the alarm and warning others about the lies, the slavery, and the dispicable abuse.

[@arthurcasagrande4411]

*Long Story Warning* Wow, just last year (2021) I also went to Dubai to work at a hotel. Upon my arrival, I noticed that Dubai was not all that, and I'm not even talking about the bling/luxurious culture, but I remember coming out of the plane and feeling a weird sensation about the workers in that airport. I also found it to be very disorganized in trying to obtain information, something I would not have expected when traveling to such a "developed" country. Seeing so many workers whose job was to simply push people's luggage, as soon as I stepped out of the plane, already triggered a warning inside of me. When I arrived at my accommodation (via taxi) I was told I was gonna be welcomed by the supervisor of the place to pay for my ride, which did not happen. Moreover, the security/receptionist working at the hotel's accommodation barely spoke any English, which made me feel even less welcomed. I was directed to a room and tried to go sleep since it was a long flight. On the next day, I spent the whole day in my bedroom alone (isolating myself due to covid). I was not sure if I could leave the premises or not, or if I had to report anywhere or where I could go eat something... I was also unsure whether to just leave the room because I was not given a key for it, but by night time I was so hungry that I had to leave and go find somewhere to eat. The following day I was finally given a brief tour of the building by the supervisor after having to essentially ask for it, I also received a message from the HR office saying that I could start on that day and that I was not required to isolate for 3 days anymore (as I had been told a few days prior to my departure). Luckily I decided to start the next day because on that day, I read something on my contract that had not been explained to me correctly by the agency that arranged the job. That triggered another warning inside of me. This same day, I decided to explore a bit of the city to get a feel for it, and I did not expect to see thousands of immigrants who looked like they were not happy to be there. It was evident to me, while traveling on the subway, that some people were exhausted. Moreover, I was shocked to not see any of the migrant workers "enjoying life", I only saw tourists and locals in the cafes/restaurants/stores at the mall, the rest (and also the majority) of the population was either too tired to be enjoying, too busy or just simply didn't have the money. I've been to places in Central and South America with much fewer resources available and had not felt that same energy of "labor" (it is hard to describe, but definitely noticeable). The next day, I had to figure out by myself how to get to the Hotel, because the accommodation was far away from there (You would think I was told by the supervisor on my tour, but I was not). I found the white van and got in. The drive in the morning took about 45 minutes, simply because of traffic. I get to the hotel and go straight to HR. As soon as I walked in there was barely a "Hello, nice to meet you, how are you?"... I was told to grab a seat while the HR person grabbed the package of documents. Before I signed anything, I decided to ask for clarification on the portion of the contract that I had come across the previous day. I explained to them that the agency told me that had I worked for 3 months, I would not have to pay a fee, but the HR person informed me that was not correct. The HR people explicitly told me that I had to pay a fine (if I quit any time before 1 year) to cover the costs of the visa. When I heard that, I got scared because I knew that was not something that was allowed (to ask an employee to cover the costs of visa/recruitment), and I left that day without signing any papers because I was not 100% sure what I was getting myself into. Also, during that meeting, they tried to manipulate me into signing the papers by saying that I had already spent money to come there, and I traveled so far, and so on...Something that did not work for me because again, I had my mind made up. When I got back to the accommodation, the room I was in had been locked, with my stuff inside and I did not have keys to it. So I had to go to the lobby and speak to one of the guards there to open it for me, but I was told that I was gonna be moved to another room. I think that locking my stuff in there was their way to tell me to go speak with them, rather than simply asking me. The guard then took me to another room, which did not seem like I was planned to be in because it had just a mattress, no pillows, and no blankets...I went back to him to ask about where could I get some pillows and he didn't know either. I had to ask to use the ones from the previous room I was in and then I was put in another room (from that same apartment). In that room, was located the only shower of the apartment where I and at the time 3 other people were living in, but I am sure that was due to covid since the place had space for 2 additional beds - and I bet that there would be a total of 6 people in an apartment during normal times. I did not stay, I resigned without even starting. And the "funniest" part was that I was never told by the agency or the company that I had to cancel my visa. Yes, I had communicated the HR and also the agency about my decision to leave 1 week and a few days prior to my departure from the UAE. When I tried to leave, I was held back at the airport because my visa had not been canceled. The officer there was nice enough to let me try to get in touch with HR and cancel it, which did end up happening a couple of hours before my flight. I would have never thought that trying to go back home would make me feel like a criminal. I can only imagine what the workers who end up giving their passports go through. I realized that if I was going to give up a whole year of my life working 6 days a week, barely making any money, I was better off staying at home. I thought it would have been a good experience to at least do it while I am young and possibly consider it as a career path, however, I never felt so unwelcomed...Especially considering it was a hotel, a place where people deal with people all the time.

[@Mogamishu]

I read your whole story. Thanks for sharing. Gave your comment a like too. Good to hear you used your intuition and left before starting that job. I predict it would have been the worst year of your life.

[@marionjacques2129]

Good on you for taking a bold decision like that even before your career took off. I'm sure you are blessed with a greater peace of mind in your present job. All the best 👍

[@arthurcasagrande4411]

@@Mogamishu Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time to do that. I believe that the moral of my story is to always trust your inner self... I hope that people who read this and watch Gabi's video can can avoid being manipulated into a variety of abusive/precarious situations.

[@arthurcasagrande4411]

@@marionjacques2129 Thank you for your comment ! At first I felt conflicted...Part of me felt embarrassed, but with time I realized that the challenge was not worth my peace of mind. I am so grateful that I chose to put myself, being a more timid person, it was a very hard thing for me to do. I also learned much more about myself, that I am capable of making my own choices. Every fall has the potential for a subsequent rise!

[@pamg8954]

OMG..thank God you got out!! Wow scary shit going on there!!

[@kimly1546]

I have always wanted to visit Dubai, but I might reconsider after seeing your struggles to excape. I am happy that you sent the 1 month payment to your co-worker. That's telling me how kind and considerate you are as a human being. We need more kindness in this world. Happy travels!

[@gladyskeizer3857]

I don't want to go to these places where they abuse workers and women.

[@trustforsucess]

@@jackj5368AND if you are a man, if you are a women I don’t recommend either

[@tishfoster2767]

Dubai is incredible. 30 years ago it was a dustbowl with very little apart from pearl trading on offer. The transformation is amazing. The city’s leader changes as market trends require which keeps the city at the forefront of excellence. It is expensive , but people are still flocking there to make money. Not as a long term retirement option but an opportunity to be able to afford a retirement lifestyle back home Go! Have a wonderful time ! It’s worth it!

[@FamilyViewers]

@@tishfoster2767 I don’t like to wish anyone ill, but I wish you could be in these slaves shoes for a day. You would sing a different tune. Judgment is coming for people like you who have no love, mercy, or compassion for your fellow man. In that day, you will regret turning a blind eye to the suffering of those who built the shiny buildings you enjoy. I hope you have the chance to turn and change for the better. A hard heart will ALWAYS result in a disaster for you - usually at a time when you least expect it.

[@WeareCreatingMemories]

1000% agree with every single thing you’ve said. My hubby worked for fitness first in festival city and was brought over on the idea that he would be paid well and have a great life, were in actual fact he earned £600 a month for 12 hours a day 6 days a week. He also lived in a 2 bed apt with 6 men ! It was dirty and disgusting!! They took his passport and moved him to sharjah to live and commute into the city. When he told them he was leaving, they took two wks to return his passport and in the time being he wasn’t allowed on the staff bus or allowed in the gym. He had to stay in sharjah with everyone he knew in the country going into Dubai for work all day. He finally came home to Ireland, looking homeless and depressed ! It was a horrible experience. I also used to work for emirates as crew. They definitely look after their staff but I have witnessed first hand how migrants from the likes of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines etc are basically treated like rats !! It’s so sad to witness ! We were told not to give the security staff on our buildings food or gifts ! Such a horrible rule considering they were paid £400 a month for 7 days a wk, 12 hours a day. They worked on 3 month rotations around the crew buildings, alternating from night shift for 3 months, to day shift in a different building for 3 months. Dubai is FAKE !!! The rich get richer and the poor stay poor !!

[@harvey2609]

Thanks for sharing your story. I have no desire to vacation in these abusive countries.

[@Rose-zn2kr]

It's a shame that modern slavery still exists. I watched the building of the airport of Dubai, and I was quite shocked at how they treated people . The lower class were really abused, and the fear you could see. If you fear, you make mistakes, and it's always one person who has the responsibility, which I just heard him say. Now that's an eye-opener. 😮 the people live the life of luxury, and there was one part of how these guys lived when they got home.. They worked there 12 hour shift came home to what is called home, lived like rats and there places didn't seem to get cleaned and I would say men do not care, they ate they bathed and they slept. And did all over again.

[@barbarasiebel7497]

It’s awful !😢thank you for sharing . People have no idea what it’s really like over there because no one talks about it

[@savingmoney5604]

This story really made me feel sad. So proud of this guy for sharing this experience.